Draft Charging Schedule

Support

Representation ID: 68043

Received: 10/04/2015

Respondent: Warwickshire County Council [Archaeological Information and Advice]

Welcomes intention to introduce the levy.
CIL rates are cautious and higher CIL charges could be considered, however this is for the DC to strike a balance for delivery of the LP.
Suggest providing corresponding guidance for development on when S106 and CIL would be incurred. This should explain that CIL Project List has been developed to address the broader impacts of development and explain that for some sites the balance between the use of S106 and CIL will be different depending on the nature of the area and the type of development being undertaken.
Suggest that that the CIL Regulation 123 List is actively monitored so that it is replenished with new projects on an on-going basis and the use of CIL and S106 remains appropriate.
Support the ambitions of the DC in providing new homes and employment together with local services and community facilities. Note that the governance and operational processes needed to underpin the collection and spending of CIL funds are outside the scope of this consultation, however these matters are important in the delivery of sustainable growth (Schedule attached).
Wish to work with the DC to agree a methodology for distribution of CIL and delivery of the critical, necessary infrastructure to support growth contained in the proposed LP in a timely manner.
Although the CIL Project List is not part of the consultation we wish to make the following comments on a number of omitted projects.
The document provided does not cover all the transport schemes that WCC has put forward in the Draft Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP). However, it is not clear whether the purpose of the 'CIL Regulation 123 list' is to give an idea of the range and type of infrastructure or whether it should include a detailed list of all schemes in the IDP requiring a CIL contribution.included in draft IDP).
Some cost estimates have also been amended in the draft CIL R123 document to reflect the current cost estimates.
There is no reference to Libraries services in the Reg 123 list.
The reference to unspecified school expansions is very broad. In cases where there are insufficient monies for schools from S106 and CIL this would cause the County Council difficulties for timely delivery.
Support the District Councils action to update the viability evidence for CIL and review of the CIL rates. The housing and commercial property markets are inherently cyclical and the Council is testing its proposed rates of CIL at a time when values have fallen below their peak.
Comment on para 6.4
"Based on available evidence the Council considers the proposed charge is viable. The level of charge will be monitored to ensure it remains viable. Should market or other conditions change the viability of development; the Council will introduce a revised CIL charging schedule".
Consider that there should be annual monitoring report on these matters to better understand viability and development in the area.